Lorac Pro Palette Review and FOTD

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I wanted to write a review for the Lorac Pro Palette since I got it a few months ago, so let’s get started!

Apperance

 

- This palette comes in a sleek, smooth cardboard case with a magnetic closing that’s easy to store

 

-Decent size mirror

- 16 beautiful shades that include 8 matte (top row) and 8 shimmer (bottom row) finishes

Put pic of the two rows of shadows

- Lorac Mini Eyeshadow Primer

- No eyeshadow brush included

My Thoughts

I adore this palette!! After having the Lorac Pro Palette for a few months, it has quickly become one of my favorites! The shadows have little fallout and the shadows apply smoothly on my eyelids etc. This palette reminds me of the original Naked palette by Urban Decay in terms of the similar colors and matte and shimmer finishes. This palette is great for day and night time eye makeup looks (that’s an important factor to me, eyeshadows palettes I can use everyday) The only con I have is that there is no eyeshadow brush included. Overall I’m very pleased with my Lorac Pro Palette.

FOTD: Easy Neutral Look

Since it's pretty warm outside today I wanted to do a quick and simple natural makeup look

 

 

 

 

Items Used:

Eyes: Lorac Pro Palette
- Crease: Taupe
- Browbone: Cream
- Lid: Nude
- Clinque Mini Mascara

Face:
- Fashion Fair Pressed Powder
- Fashion Fair Foundation Stick

Lips:
- Avon Color Lipstick In Dream Fuchsia
- Avon Lip Liner in Plum

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Coping With Stress

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The topic of my post today is all about stress. We’ve all endured stress at some point. Some stress is actually supposed to be healthy for you, but for the most part stress can be unpleasant. I felt this would be a perfect topic to discuss since I have been dealing with my own personal stress of coping with my father's death recently.
Here are ways I try to cope with stress

1. What is Causing Your Stress?

I think in order to reduce your stress, you have to know what’s causing.

2. Finding A Balance

Are you overwhelming yourself with multiple daily tasks or do you feel overwhelmed by daily tasks? If so, you probably need to find a balance with daily activities and responsibilities in your life. I try to prioritize the more important elements versus the least important elements in my life. By doing this I keep things in perspective. Remember, your only one person and you can’t do everything or be everywhere all at once. Try not to exhaust yourself.

3. Get Rest

Ok, I don’t want to be a hyprocrite lol since I struggle with this tip. I’m working on getting more rest and sleep this year. I find that lack of rest and sleep can really equal a cranky mood. I know it can difficult to get rest you’re stressed, but you should also find a balance with your rest and sleep patterns just like you would with any other daily activities.

4. Have a Support System/Keep a Journal

When I’m feeling stressed, I try to talk about what is bothering me with people in my life I know who are there for me :) I don’t always discuss everything that’s bothering me, but venting does help me feel better. If you’re not a person who likes talking about your feelings, with a friend, family member, counselor etc, you could try writing down in a journal. It’s not really healthy to keep your feeling bottled up, and besides it will likely add to your stress.

5. Take Time For Yourself

This is one of my favorite things to do when I need to de-stress. I usually take a bubble bath, watch some of my favorite DVD's or TV shows, or my favorite thing of all...RETAIL THERAPY!!! When I do a little retail therapy, I don't go overboard. I make a budget I before I go shopping and I try not to overspend. Oh the joys of shopping!


There are various healthy ways to de-stress, just make sure you find some joy it. I hope my coping with stress tips help! How do you cope with stress?

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Hello Spring Nails!! Part 1

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 My apologies for the missing pictures. My pictures were accidentally deleted off my blog. Please Refer to my Instagram account miss_pilar to view the pictures (or some of the pictures) that were deleted.  

 

I just realized that I haven't done a Manicure Monday in over a month! Well since I'm catching up on my blogging, I want to share with you all my Hello Spring based manicures. This is only part one so stayed tuned for part two. I'm also excited to share my new nail polishes that I ordered from BH Cosmetics and I also picked up some Pure Ice polishes at Walmart. Be on the lookout for a review on these as well!

 

Left to right:

Pure Ice: Spit Fire, Strip Tease, BH CCosmetics: Dolly, Calm, Vivid, Pure Ice: Jail Bait, and Cheatin

 

 

 

 

I took this pic of Vivid with the flash to show the true color

What nail polish colors are you wearing for Spring?

Btw, I posted a memo yesterday here it is again:

So after contemplating and being persuaded by my bestie, shout out to him♥ I finally created an instagram account today! Feel free to follow me, and l'll follow you as well!

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I'm On Instagram!!

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Disclaimer:

 My apologies for the missing pictures. My pictures were accidentally deleted off my blog. Please Refer to my Instagram account miss_pilar to view the pictures (or some of the pictures) that were deleted. 

 

So after contemplating and being persuaded by my bestie, shout out to him♥ I finally created an instagram account today! Feel free to follow me, and I'll follow you as well! I just wanted to post this memo to let you all know!

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Here's my Instagram link
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Where Are My Crocheting Posts?!?!! An Update :)

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Disclaimer:

 My apologies for the missing pictures. My pictures were accidentally deleted off my blog. Please Refer to my Instagram account miss_pilar to view the pictures (or some of the pictures) that were deleted.  

 

I wanted to update you all on my crocheting (I'm catching up on a few late posts I didn't get up last month) For those of you who keep up with my blog, I mentioned that I've been working on a few orders for some customers :) That's why I haven't been posting any crocheting items. Here is one of the projects I worked on, a Granny Square scarf I made in February for a customer's daughter.

 

 

I'm currently working on another afghan soon for Spring! Oh how I love Springtime!! I'm unsure of when I'll finish, but I will keep you all updated and of course post pictures once I'm done :) 

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Beauty and Bath Mini Haul

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Here is a mini haul of items I purchased purchased in January and February.

I’m not going to review all the items since they’re self explaintory, but I am going  to review the makeup compact. I’ll start with the non reviewed items first.

1. Equate Beauty Wedge Applicator Sponges

2. Loofahs

3. Equate Tear Free Baby Shampoo

4. Shick Quattro for Women Sensitive Skin Limited Edition click here for review

Now on to my reviewed item…

5. Covergirl Clean Normal Skin Pressed Powder (Soft Honey 165)

 

 

I’m not thrilled about writing about this item…so here we go! First off I absolutely HATED the smell. This powder smells medicated and like the Noxzema Cream that comes in the large blue jar. Ok don’t get me wrong, I use other various products from Noxzema, but they don’t smell anything like this pressed powder. The smell is just so strong, which a major problem for me. I even left my compact open for a while to try and fade the smell. It helped a little, but the smell was still lingering. This powder also broke my face out on my cheek. It took almost three weeks for that to clear up in January! Sorry for that rant lol. As for the pressed powder in general, it applies ok and it made my face feel kind of heavy. I really didn’t feel this product delivered a natural look as stated on the package. There are other drugstore brands that I like much better. This definitely doesn’t go on my favorite list and I won’t ever purchase this again. There is a silver lining, I called the company to discuss my issues with this product and they sent me out a coupon for a free product of my choice. So if you’re reading Covergirl representatives, thanks again for all your help!!

Well there you have it, my little haul. I will be showing a larger haul in the upcoming weeks so be on the lookout for that :)

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Happy St. Patrick's Day/ Update

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Disclaimer:

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! I know I've been absent from blogger for a few weeks to deal with my dad's death, but I should get back to posting regularly soon! I want to thank those who left their condolences and support on my last post, I appreciate all your kind words! I miss all my blogger friends! I just wanted to give you all that little update. I did manage to do a makeup look for St. Patrick's Day and a nail of the day.

Face Of The Day (all eye makeup is from my BH Cosmetics 120 palette 1st Edition)

My apologies for not showing the items used

 

 

 

Nail Of The Day

 

 

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